Sorry I've been silent on this blog for a few weeks. I'll try to make up for my sloth with a massive post of new tunes that are making my world a better place lately. We'll start with a pair that belong at the top of the list.

Play these tracks and try not to move. Impossible. Find out more by clicking the artwork.

Power Pop Heaven! Click the art for more info!

Can't wait for the album. Maybe this will be the one to make people realize he is one of the best new artists of the last half decade.

The man never stops playing. This is an exquisite new outing that finds Warren with Railroad Earth and even a guest slot from Grace Potter for a Fleetwood Mac update.

They are back!!!!!! Darryl Mather, Ken Stringfellow, Mitch Easter and on this one Dwight Twilley, Jon Auer and Jody Stephens join the fun! Click the art for the full story. Available now in Australia but due for release here in The States in August. I couldn't wait.

Edgy new single from The Libertines, lyrics NSFW.

Very cool Austin band that brings the rock and the big hooks.

An outstanding new song from Glen Hansard.

Found this through the one video game I play... MLB The Show. I try not to categorize music beyond two categories. Stuff I like and stuff I don't. I like this a great deal!

Speaking of Dwight Twilley, who wrote and sings lead on "You Can Close Your Eyes" from The Orange Humble Band record, his latest album is also a hook filled delight. Twilley don't age!

Soul to spare in this first single from Jackie's soon to be released new album.

I was a bit skeptical of the pre-release hype but one spin settled that. A solid album chock full of potential hit singles.

Mike Marrone

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